Parkinson's Care in Waukegan, IL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waukegan, IL: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Lake County)

10,770

residents 65 or older (12% of Waukegan)

113

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waukegan ZIP codes in their service area

2,065 Waukegan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

520 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.0%).

Medicare lists 113 home health agencies serving Waukegan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waukegan compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Waukegan	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,950	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Waukegan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Park City, IL	1.5 mi	805	26%
Gurnee, IL	3.4 mi	4,725	22%
North Chicago, IL	3.7 mi	2,101	23%
Beach Park, IL	5.0 mi	2,647	19%
Green Oaks, IL	5.2 mi	1,053	22%
Gages Lake, IL	5.8 mi	1,583	13%

Home health agencies serving Waukegan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	5.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877

Nursing homes near Waukegan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elevate Care Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	265	(847) 249-2400
Waukegan Health And Rehab	Waukegan, IL	0.9 mi	4 of 5	112	(847) 244-4100
Aspyre Of Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 244-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Waukegan. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Waukegan

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Waukegan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Waukegan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waukegan?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Waukegan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Waukegan, IL